title: The anatomy of a malpractice lawsuit.
abstract: The rules and laws that govern lawsuits can differ greatly from state to state. This is especially true in the area of medical malpractice. In the last few years there have been a multitude of new laws enacted and an equal amount of legislation is under consideration as of this writing. This article is a general description of the legal process that occurs when an individual health care provide is sued.
authors.forename: J M
authors.initials: JM
authors.lastname: Gruber
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Gruber
mesh_terms: D005104:Expert Testimony / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D008318:Malpractice / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence*